> It seems like you have equated "excel" with "must thrive under pressure" Thriving and excelling are not that far apart :). Thrive: grow or develop well Exce

> It seems like you have equated "excel" with "must thrive under pressure" Thriving and excelling are not that far apart :). Thrive: grow or develop well Excel: be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity > It is not the single most important skill Nobody said it was! > everyone must be filtered on It's a data point. Exam scores don't matter when you apply for a job, or do anything else in life.